4 large cucumbers

1 cup raw sunflower seeds

1/2 tsp salt

2 Tbsp raw red onion, chopped

1 large handful fresh chives, about 1/2 cup chopped, reserve about 2-3 Tbsp for sprinkling on top

1 clove fresh garlic, chopped

2 Tbsp nutritional yeast

2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice, or to taste

1/2 cup water, or more as needed to get to creamy consistency

Optional: sprinkling of sumac on top